Scarce and sought-after partly-printed DS as president, signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 21.25 x 16.5, December 20, 1849. A four-language ship's paper issued to "Ezra Pickins, master or commander of the Bark called the United States…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Indian Ocean and laden with Provisions, stores and utensils for a Whaling Voyage." Boldly signed on the right side by Taylor, and countersigned by Secretary of State John M. Clayton. The white paper seal affixed at center remains fully intact. In fine condition, with light show-through from archival repair tape to reverse. Any Taylor presidential document is quite uncommon, as he served only 16 months before suddenly passing away on July 9, 1850; these highly displayable four-language ship's passes are an especially desirable format.
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